Getting in
For Fall 2025, 9,080 first-year students applied to UM, 8,643 were admitted and 1,502 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 95.2%.
Source: University of Montana Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1 (totals are the sums of its rows by sex and by enrollment status). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UM's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: University of Montana Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. UM's Common Data Set reports no early decision or early action plan for the fall 2025 class, so it gives no early round acceptance rate. For fall 2027, UM lists a December 1 Early Action date (see the deadlines).
Source: University of Montana Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
133 majors across 8 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in the University of Montana's official 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to, options included as the catalog lists them. Minors, certificates, Missoula College associate degrees and graduate programs are left out.
College of the Arts and Media23
- Art (B.A.)
- Art - Art Education (B.A.)
- Art (B.F.A.)
- Art - Art Education (B.F.A.)
- Media Arts (B.A.)
- Media Arts (B.F.A.)
- Game Design & Interactive Media (B.F.A.)
- Journalism (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music - Instrumental Jazz Studies (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.E.)
- Composition - Contemporary Classical (B.M.)
- Composition - Pop and Commercial (B.M.)
- Performance - Instrumental (B.M.)
- Performance - Keyboard (B.M.)
- Performance - Voice (B.M.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
- Theatre - Theatre Education (B.A.)
- Theatre - Acting for Film & Theatre (B.F.A.)
- Theatre - Design & Technology (B.F.A.)
- Theatre - Musical Theatre Performance (B.F.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- Dance - Pre-Dance Therapy (B.A.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Business8
- Accounting (B.S. in Business Administration)
- Finance (B.S. in Business Administration)
- Business Management (B.S. in Business Administration)
- Entertainment, Events, and Sports Management (B.S. in Business Administration)
- International Business (B.S. in Business Administration)
- Marketing (B.S. in Business Administration)
- Management Information Systems (B.S. in Business Administration)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education3
- Early Childhood Education P-3 (B.A.)
- Elementary Education (B.A.)
- Special Education (B.A.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
W.A Franke College of Forestry and Conservation9
- Earth, Water, and Climate Science (B.S.)
- Environmental Science and Sustainability (B.S.)
- Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- Forestry (B.S.)
- Geosciences (B.S.)
- Parks, Tourism, and Recreation Management (B.S.)
- Wildlife Biology - Aquatic (B.S.)
- Wildlife Biology - Terrestrial (B.S.)
- Wildlife Biology - Integrated Aquatic/Terrestrial (B.S.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health6
- Integrative Physiology - Health and Exercise Science (B.S.)
- Public Health (B.S.)
- Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work)
- Communicative Sciences and Disorders (B.A.)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.)
- Pharmaceutical Science - Non-Professional Concentration (B.S.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences50
- African-American Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Anthropology - Archaeology (B.A.)
- Anthropology - Cultural and Ethnic Diversity (B.A.)
- Anthropology - Forensic and Biological Anthropology (B.A.)
- Anthropology - Linguistic Anthropology (B.A.)
- Central and Southwest Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Communication Studies - Advocacy and Social Movements (B.A.)
- Communication Studies - Interpersonal and Family Communication (B.A.)
- Communication Studies - Organizational and Strategic Communication (B.A.)
- East Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- Economics - Economics Education (B.A.)
- Creative Writing (B.F.A.)
- English - Creative Writing (B.A.)
- English - Literature (B.A.)
- English - Teaching English (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- History - History Education (B.A.)
- History-Political Science (Social Studies Education) (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
- Native American Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy - Environmental Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy - Philosophy and Law (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Political Science - American Politics (B.A.)
- Political Science - International Relations and Comparative Politics (B.A.)
- Political Science - Political Science Education (B.A.)
- Political Science - Public Administration and Public Policy (B.A.)
- Political Science - Public Law & Political Theory (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology - Psychology Education (B.A.)
- Criminology (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Sociology - Inequality and Social Justice (B.A.)
- Sociology - Sociology Education (B.A.)
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
- Classical Studies (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- French - French Language Education (B.A.)
- German (B.A.)
- German - German Language Education (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Russian (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Spanish - Spanish Language Education (B.A.)
- World Languages and Cultures (B.A.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science32
- Biology - Biological Education (B.A.)
- Biology - Teacher Preparation General Science Broadfield (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Biology (B.A.)
- Biology - Ecology and Organismal Biology (B.S.)
- Biology - Genetics and Evolution (B.S.)
- Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
- Microbiology, Immunology, & Infectious Disease (B.S.)
- Integrative Microbiology (B.A.)
- Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
- Neuroscience - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Neuroscience - Cognitive Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biochemistry - Health Professions (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry - Forensic Chemistry (B.S.)
- Computer Science - Algorithm Design (B.S.)
- Computer Science - Data Science (B.S.)
- Computer Science - Software Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Science-Mathematical Sciences (Combined Major) (B.S.)
- Mathematical Sciences-Computer Science (Combined Major) (B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics - Applied Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics - Combinatorics and Optimization (B.A.)
- Mathematics - Mathematics Education (B.A.)
- Mathematics - Pure Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics - Statistics and Data Science (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics - Astronomy (B.A.)
- Physics - Computational Physics (B.A.)
- Physics - Engineering Physics (B.A.)
- Physics - Physics Education (B.A.)
- Physics - Teaching Broadfield Science (B.A.)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Interdisciplinary programs2
- Health Services Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science)
- Skilled Trades Management (Bachelor of Applied Science)
Source: University of Montana 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, List of All Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | December 1 | not published | No |
| Regular Decision | May 1 | not published | No |
After May 1, UM keeps accepting applications on a rolling basis as space allows, until one week before the term begins. The earlier you send a complete application, the higher your priority for processing and scholarships. Decisions typically come within 10 business days of a complete application; UM does not publish fixed decision dates. Montana residents apply through Apply Montana, which is free for them; out-of-state students use the Common App.
Source: University of Montana Undergraduate Admissions, Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
ACT and SAT scores are not required for admission to UM, though students who have taken them are encouraged to send scores for course placement. You qualify for admission with any one of: a 2.5 GPA or higher, an ACT composite of 22 or higher, an SAT of 1120 or higher, or a class rank in the upper half. Selective programs with separate admission, such as the Davidson Honors College, may require SAT or ACT scores.
Source: University of Montana Undergraduate Admissions, Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for admission but considered if submitted, for fall 2027.
Source: University of Montana Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8A. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UM's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: University of Montana Undergraduate Admissions, Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UM, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $9,750 | $34,894 |
| Housing and meals | $14,120 | $14,120 |
| Books and supplies | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| Transportation | $2,327 | $3,552 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,578 | $3,578 |
| Health insurance premium | $2,232 | $2,232 |
| Loan fee allowance | $32 | $32 |
| Total | $34,085 | $60,454 |
For a full-time undergraduate taking 12 hours a semester, living in a residence hall with a dining plan, fall and spring. UM lists the in-state total as $34,086, $1 more than its items add up to. Students in the Western Undergraduate Exchange have a $39,334 budget.
Source: University of Montana Student Financial Services, Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,960 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,892 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,180 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,269 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,930 |
| All incomes | $16,784 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UM's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Montana on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
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Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO · Public88.6% admitted$21,279 average net price
University of Nevada, RenoReno, NV · Public83.1% admitted$15,927 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.